General
What decade did A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving premiere?
1970s (1973)
Statistically, what is America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
Where did the Mayflower initially arrive?
Provincetown, Massachusetts
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
What football teams always play on Thanksgiving day?
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
Which state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Thanksgiving leftovers led to what invention?
TV dinners
About how many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
3000 to 4500 calories
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
What are female turkeys called?
Hens
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, swan, duck, and goose
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Which country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
Which type of food was eaten at the first Thanksgiving but is hardly eaten at Thanksgiving today?
Seafood
How many turkeys are sent to the White House each year?
Two
When did the turkey pardon become an annual event?
1989
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys (toms)
Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wishbone
How many cranberries are needed to make one can of cranberry sauce?
About 200
How many millions of turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
46 million
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What decade was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1950s (1955)